Penhaligon Cairo

Penhaligon's Cairo, launched in 2019, is a unisex Oriental Floral that opens with a striking duo of Damask rose and saffron. The saffron adds a leathery, metallic edge to the rose, creating a spicy, almost medicinal aura that feels both opulent and ancient. As it settles, the heart reveals vanilla, cypriol oil (nagarmotha), and labdanum. The vanilla is not sweet but resinous, intertwined with the smoky, woody-earthy cypriol and the warm, amber-like labdanum. This trio forms a dense, balsamic core that balances the initial spice with a deep, comforting richness.

The base of sandalwood, patchouli, and cedar grounds the composition in a woody, earthy foundation. The sandalwood is creamy and smooth, while patchouli adds a dark, slightly camphorous depth, and cedar lends a dry, pencil-shaving crispness. The overall effect is a warm, woody, and spicy rose fragrance with a powdery finish. Cairo suits collectors who appreciate complex, resinous orientals with a vintage feel. It's ideal for evening wear or cool weather, and its unisex character makes it a versatile choice for anyone who loves rose paired with woods and spices.

Penhaligon's Cairo 於2019年推出，屬東方花香調，男女皆宜。前調以大馬士革玫瑰與番紅花揭開序幕，番紅花帶出皮革與金屬感，令玫瑰更顯深邃。中調融合雲呢拿、莎草油（香附子）與岩薔薇，雲呢拿並非甜膩，而是樹脂般的濃郁，與煙燻木質的莎草及溫暖的岩薔薇交織，形成豐厚琥珀核心。基調以檀香、廣藿香與雪松作結，檀香柔滑，廣藿香添上泥土氣息，雪松則帶來乾燥木質。整體是溫暖木質玫瑰，帶粉感，適合追求複雜樹脂東方調的收藏家。秋冬或晚間使用尤佳，中性特質讓喜愛玫瑰與木質香料的人都能駕馭。